Foley Catheter Tip Design

A Standard Foley catheter has rounded smooth tip designed to reduce trauma when inserted. Latex catheters are constructed with a reinforced tip that provides added strength during insertion and reduces irritation and bladder coiling. On Bard's silicone Foley catheters, a precisely molded tip eliminates excess material that can cause irritation. Smooth drainage eyes created by our unique two-step process provide for easier insertion and uninhibited drainage flow.

Specialty Foley catheters may have other tip types such as Council, Coude, Olive, Couvelarie, Round, and Whistle and are typically used for surgical procedures. A "specialty" Foley catheter is determined by the tip configuration, number of lumens or channels, and the size of the balloon.

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